The Department of Art offers undergraduate courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, Art Management, Fashion Merchandising, and Interior Design; the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Painting, Design, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, Electronic Studio, and Experimental Studio; graduate courses in Art history that lead to the Master of Arts degree; and graduate art studio courses that lead to a Master of Fine Arts degree. The Howard University Art Department is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.

Dr. Tony McEachern is a ‘Desert Storm’ Army veteran and three-time graduate of Howard University, receiving the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees, respectively, and a Ph.D. in Mass Communications and Media Studies. As a native Washingtonian, Dr. McEachern has demonstrated a life-long association with visual arts and art education, as well as, a passion for business... read more

The Department of Theatre Arts offers several major areas of concentrated study which lead to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts. Minors in Theatre Arts, Dance Arts, and Technical Theatre are also available to non-Theatre Arts students. Areas of concentration in Theatre Arts include the Performing Arts: Acting, Musical Theatre, and Dance; Pre-Directing; Theatre Education; Theatre Arts Administration; and Theatre Technology. The curriculum for each area of concentration is administered by an Area Coordinator who is appointed by the Chairman of the Department. Students enrolled in a Theatre Arts program shall be advised by the appropriate Area Coordinator.